On: March 6, 2023 By: David Noah
An Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is a party involved in global trade—including importers, exporters and shippers—that receives preferential treatment from customs authorities due to prescreening. In the U.S., it is the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program. Learn how to get certified.
On: February 20, 2023 By: Katy McIntosh
When an employee or contractor is headed across a border to visit a business partner, companies sometimes send commercial goods along, too. These are known as hand carries, and they can be a risky way to transport commercial items. Here's a look at what you need to understand to stay compliant.
On: October 12, 2022 By: John Goodrich
It's important to know the correct country of origin for your imports into the United States, because U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) uses that information to determine the proper duty rates to assess and whether preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions or import quotas may apply.
On: April 11, 2022 By: David Noah
Passages are an opportunity to move forward, improve our knowledge and prepare for what's next. That's why we've renamed our blog Passages: The International Trade Blog. We want the name to reflect how our blog helps people find answers, improve understanding and advance their careers.
On: February 14, 2022 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
A growing number of importers, exporters and transport companies are using e-auctions to find the most competitive prices for goods and services. E-auctions use internet-based technology to help select suppliers based on price alone or on other criteria that are important to the buyer.
On: January 5, 2022 By: David Noah
On Jan. 1, 2022, the World Customs Organization updated the Harmonized System (HS) codes used throughout the world for importing and exporting. Those changes also impact U.S. HTS codes for imports and Schedule B codes for exports. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you're still correctly classifying your products.
On: December 13, 2021 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
Sourcing is one of the first steps in the supply chain, and it's an important one—it impacts every other aspect of your supply chain. Learn about what's included in the sourcing process and how, when done effectively, it can benefit the entire shipping process and your bottom line.
On: November 17, 2021 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
The terms supply chain management and logistics are often used interchangeably. But there are important differences, and understanding them can help exporters strengthen their supply chain and gain a competitive advantage.
On: November 3, 2021 By: David Noah
Importers and exporters must properly identify and label the country of origin of their goods. It's used by customs authorities to identify duty rates, preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions and import quotas that may apply. Labels on goods also allow users to know their origin.
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